
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Idlewood Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (60 Rentals)
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617 Glenwood Ave

5324 Ready Ave

1271 Limit Ave

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2922 E Cold Spring Ln, Unit Room for rent

507 E Cold Spring Ln

Willow Apartment Homes

Winston Court Apartments

1829 E Belvedere Ave

1637 E Cold Spring Ln
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1637 E Cold Spring Ln

1022 Dartmouth Rd

Hillen & Belvedere

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Wellington Gate Apartments

Enclave at Mount Pleasant

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1005 Cedarcroft Rd, Unit Cedarcroft Apt #2

Renaissance Club

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3010 White Ave, Unit B

3010 White Ave

Drumcastle Apartments

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TowsonTown Place Apartments

2604 Hamilton Ave
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4801 Edgar Terrace

700 Woodbourne Ave

5515 Hillen Rd

509 Richwood Ave

Courtyard Apartments

Northern Village Apartments I

818 BRADHURST Rd

2905 Echodale Ave

6211 Birchwood Ave

516 Beaumont Ave
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1903 Lydonlea Way

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Dutch Village

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Idlewood, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Idlewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idlewood Studio Apartments | $1,288 | $1,010 | $1,938 |
| Idlewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $750 | $5,585 |
| Idlewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $960 | $3,315 |
| Idlewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $1,399 | $3,583 |
| Idlewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,600 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Idlewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Idlewood area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Winston Court Apartments priced from $950. Willow Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Idlewood apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Willow Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Dutch Village | 1Bed, 1Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Winston Apartments | Studio 1 Bath - The Alameda | Studio,1BA | $1,014 |
| Loch Bend Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| Symphony Homes at Purdue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Barclay Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,064 |
| Lochwood Apartments | The Hillen | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Kensington Gate Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,069 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewood, MD
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Idlewood area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 BED / 2 BATH Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Idlewood apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Brooke Court Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Mid-Govans neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idlewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Apartments | 2 BED / 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Brooke Court Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Symphony Homes at Purdue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Pleasantview | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Winston Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Willow Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Towson Crossing Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Barclay Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 1005 Cedarcroft Rd, Unit Cedarcroft Apt #2 | 1005 Cedarcroft Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Lochwood Apartments | The Hillen | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Idlewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Idlewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Idlewood is under $1,069.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Idlewood?
The cheapest apartment in Idlewood is Winston Court Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Idlewood costs $2,146.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Idlewood?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 65 regular apartments in Idlewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Idlewood?
Cheap apartments in Idlewood have an average cost of $595 which is $1,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Idlewood.
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